New immigration rules deter nearly half of Asia-Pacific air travellers
An annual survey by the International Air Transport Association found that immigration requirements discouraged 43 per cent of Asia-Pacific passengers from visiting certain destinations.
Rising barriers for regional flyers
The International Air Transport Association released its Global Passenger Survey results recently. Forty-three per cent of respondents said immigration requirements stopped them from traveling to specific places. This figure represents an increase from the previous year when 33 per cent cited similar issues.
Geopolitical tensions affect safety views
Seventy-two per cent of passengers deterred by geopolitical conflicts listed safety concerns as their primary reason. The survey indicates that geopolitical tensions are influencing travel decisions particularly within the Asia-Pacific region. Nick Careen noted that while technology helps, complex visa processes remain a significant barrier.
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